So-called 'employment law': it's falling apart. Let's rip it up and start again. "The workplace is the crucible in which a society is forged" I say this, hopefully inspirationally but probably … [Read more...] about Employment law update: rapid change demands radical reform
Archives for 2017
Jaguar: the heart of UK Automotive
Some days, I really love my job. Take last week. We had the semi-annual meeting of our automotive group. As you might expect from a firm with such strong roots in the English Midlands, we have the … [Read more...] about Jaguar: the heart of UK Automotive
Theresa May’s employment law proposals – A new and Tory socialism?
The Conservatives are promising the greatest extension of workers' rights by any Conservative government in history and, apart from Edward Heath introducing the right not to be unfairly dismissed, … [Read more...] about Theresa May’s employment law proposals – A new and Tory socialism?
Employees, Corporate Governance and a Grand Day Out
I have thus never understood the trite simile with legislation. Indeed, having again been involved in a small way in the law-making process, I shall now enjoy my sausages more than … [Read more...] about Employees, Corporate Governance and a Grand Day Out
The headscarf rulings – some more personal reflections
This week I became "Mr Headscarf" and, up until Friday mid-morning, it was the most enormous fun. Thanks to a frightfully efficient member of our communications team, we were the first to go public … [Read more...] about The headscarf rulings – some more personal reflections